Mentees will work with one of the production staff to learn more about their focus area. This is a great opportunity if you would like to learn more about an area of theater you don’t have much experience in. You can apply for that at the link below.

hair and makeup designer

Direction

costume designer

Applications for the costume design for the 2017-2018 season will be announced soon.

The Costume Designer will design costumes for each character and build or buy costumes for the show. They will work with the director and designers to create a concept for the production. If you have any questions please email costumes@upstagetheater.net​​

Lighting designer

prop master

Applications for the lighting design for the 2017-2018 season will be announced soon.

The Lighting Designer creates the mood and context for the production. They will design lights for each scene and musical numbers and work during tech week with their mentees and crew to realize their ideas. They will also work with the director other designers to create a concept for the production. If you have any questions please email lights@upstagetheater.net​

Applications for the hair and makeup designer for the 2017-2018 season will be announced soon.

The hair and makeup designer will create descriptions of makeup plots as well as assist in cast in application and special effects makeup when applicable.They will also work with the director other designers to create a concept for the production. If you have any questions please email makeup@upstagetheater.net​​

We are not currently looking for any choreographers for the 2017-2018 season, however, if you have a particular interest in this field and would like to contact us feel free to do so at the email below.

The choreographer will work with the directors to choreograph the show. They will work directly with the cast in dance rehearsals and to make the show into a visual and physical manifestation. They will also work with the director other designers to create a concept for the production. If you have any questions please email dance@upstagetheater.net​

Stage managment

Applications for the set designer for the 2017-2018 season will be announced soon.

The set designer will work with the director to create the sets for the theme. They will then work with a team of their own creation to build and paint the sets as well as any draping for the show that is necessary. If you have any questions please email sets@upstagetheater.net

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Applications for 2017-2018 season creative staff will open soon!

Each application has 2 parts (excluding mentee positions), the first being the forms found below, and the second being a portfolio displaying their previous work, and demonstrations of their concepts for the show. These should be submitted as defined on the form application.

We can't wait to hear from you! If you have any questions don't hesitate to email us at staff@upstagetheater.net

set designer

Choreographer

Applications for the prop master for the 2017-2018 season will be announced soon.

The Prop Master will design and obtain or build props for the production with their mentees. They will design props that fit within the context of the play and the functionality they require. They will also work with the director other designers to create a concept for the production. If you have any questions please email props@upstagetheater.net

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Applications for assistant-director for the 2017-2018 season will be announced soon.

​The Assistant Director will assist the director in their duties. They will have the opportunity to work one-on-one with the cast and block scenes. They will also work with the other artistic staff to create the mood and setting for the show. If you have any questions please email direction@upstagetheater.net.

Sound design

mentees + Crew

Applications for the sound designer for the 2017-2018 season will be announced soon.

The Sound Designer sets the tone and mood of the show through music and sound effects. They will plan and obtain musical tracks and sound effects for the production. They will also coordinate the acquirement and installation of mics for actors along with their mentees and crew. They will also work with the director other designers to create a concept for the production. If you have any questions please email sound@upstagetheater.net

Applications for assistant-stage-manager for the 2017-2018 season will be announced soon.

​The Assistant Stage Manager will assist the stage manager in their duties, including, but not limited to: recording blocking, scheduling rehearsals and production meetings, coordinating designers and the cast. During the show, they will help oversee the crew and cast, as well as run backstage, assist with set changes, quick changes, and be the ‘eyes and ears’ of the stage manager. If you have any questions please email stagemanagment@upstagetheater.net​